YREKA – Edward Henline Jr., the former McCloud resident wanted in connection to the 1997 murder of Hannah Zaccaglini, will be extradited from Klamath Falls, Ore. to Siskiyou County today, confirmed Klamath County District Attorney’s Office Paralegal Melina Johnson. The extradition forms were signed on Tuesday.

Henline Jr., 35, of Klamath Falls, was arrested Nov. 17 and he has been held in the Klamath County Jail on a warrant for charges of conspiracy and accessory to commit a crime.

Siskiyou County District Attorney Kirk Andrus said when Henline Jr. arrives in Yreka, his department will have 48 hours to charge him, or he must be released. Andrus explained that Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) detectives will submit a criminal complaint request for the charges they believe can be proven.

Henline Jr. was arrested two days after his father, Edward Henline Sr., 57, of McCloud, was apprehended and charged for the cold case murder.

Hannah was 15 years old at the time of her disappearance in McCloud and she was last seen walking with Henline Sr., according to SCSO reports.

“I am pleased that Ed Henline Jr. will be returned to Siskiyou County to answer to charges associated with the disappearance of Hannah Zaccaglini,” commented Siskiyou County Sheriff Jon Lopey. “This case has gone unresolved for too long and the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office is devoting significant resources to ensure that justice is done for Hannah, her family, friends and the community of McCloud.”

Henline Sr. is currently being held in the Siskiyou County Jail on $500,000 bail.